Voodoo Banshee Windows(r) 98 AGP/PCI Driver Kit
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Voodoo Banshee(tm) Driver kit: 1.03.04 (GDI/D3D Core)
Voodoo Banshee Win9x 2D/3D Display Drivers: 4.12.01.1157
Voodoo Banshee Glide(tm) 2.X Driver: 2.61.00.0656
Voodoo Banshee Glide 3.X Driver: 3.10.00.0656
Voodoo Banshee Control Panel: 4.11.01.0442 (Removed)
OpenGL(r) Driver Version: 1.0.0.0661 ICD
3dfx Tools: 1.5.7.77
August 2000
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NOTE:
This driver set has been modified by me, to better suit the operation of my
3dfx Voodoo Banshee. This release contains the Banshee DirectX7 compatible
drivers for Win9x as well as the latest OpenGL ICD/Glide drivers. I have
also included the new "3dfx Tools" control panels from the Voodoo3 drivers.
The installation procedure is now identical to that of the Voodoo3. Just run
the 3dfx installer "setup.exe". Visit my web site for more info, screenshots,
FAQ, etc. Please read my disclaimer section at the bottom of this file.
BansheeDrivers
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Copyright ( 1998-2000 3dfx Interactive, Inc. )
All Rights Reserved
NOTE: Use of this software is subject to the terms in the 3dfx license
agreement.
3dfx Interactive, Inc.
Website: http://www.3dfx.com
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
US patents: 5,724,561 5,740,343 5,808,621 5,822,452 5,831,624
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What's in the distribution?
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This distribution contains Voodoo Banshee drivers and control panel for
Windows 95/98. The DirectDraw portion of the drivers supports Direct3D
when using DirectX 7.0
NOTE: DirectX 7.0 redistributable files should be used with these
drivers!
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Installation
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Requirements
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- Windows 95/98
- PC with a Pentium, Pentium II, or Pentium Pro Processor and a free
AGP or PCI slot
- 16MB of RAM
Fresh Installation
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NOTE: Complete Steps 1 and 2 before removing your existing 2D card.
1) Extract the files for the Voodoo Banshee driver to a directory.
2) Before removing your existing 2D card switch the video driver to
Standard VGA. Click Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Display.
Select 640X480 and 16 colors. Accept the changes.
3) Power off the system and remove your existing 2D card.
4) Install the Voodoo Banshee Card in a free AGP or PCI Slot
5) Power on the system and verify that video appears during post.
6) Start Windows in Normal mode
(Once Windows starts you may be notified that no video device
exists, click Cancel if this message appears)
7) Go to the directory where you put the Voodoo Banshee driver, run the executable
file. Click SETUP. At the welcome screen of 3dfx Tools,
select NEXT. Click on YES when prompt to install Voodoo Banshee Driver.
8) Follow instruction on the screen to install Voodoo Banshee Driver and 3dfx Tools
Control Panel.
9) Select 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now' when prompted.
10) Install DirectX 7.0.
Upgrade Existing Voodoo Banshee Drivers
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1) Start Windows 95/98
2) Extract the files for the Voodoo3 driver to a directory.
3) Go to the directory where you put the Voodoo Banshee driver, run the executable
file. Click SETUP. At the welcome screen of 3dfx Tools,
select NEXT. Click on YES when prompt to install Voodoo Banshee Driver.
4) Follow instruction on the screen to install Voodoo Banshee Driver and 3dfx Tools
Control Panel.
5) Select 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now' when prompted.
6) Install DirectX 7.0
Limitations
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Running 640x480 16 Color will run SUPERVGA.DRV or VGA.DRV.
No Voodoo Banshee features will be used. Switch to a different resolution or
color depth. Full windowed hardware acceleration with this version of the drivers
is only possible when running at 16bpp modes.
Troubleshooting
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Problem: After installing the card, the system still detects my old
card even though it is no longer in the system.
Resolution: See Step 2 of the "Fresh Installation" instructions.
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DISCLAIMER:
These drivers are provided "as is" with no warranty whatsoever! Use at your own
risk! I assume that the user has the knowledge to perform a clean driver install.
I will not support the user in any way! I do not guarantee the accuracy of the
information here in any way! I am similarly not responsible for any modifications
made to this zip file or to it's contents. Read license.txt. It goes double for me!
I may read/respond to comments as time permits. I hope this is of use to you.
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